"Firsts"

This past weekend included a lot of "firsts"(is that even a word?) for Connor. On Friday August 22, 2008 we celebrated Connor's real 1st Birthday camping! We were at the Burton family reunion and had a great time camping with Connor for the first time. We were a little spoiled though since we didn't have to sleep in a tent. Grandma and Grandpa Burton gave us the bed in the camper which made things so much nicer with our little guy. We had a herd of sheep around the campground and Connor loved listening to all the "Baaas!" On Saturday Aunt Cheryl helped us give Connor his first haircut, which went much smoother than I expected. It looks great, but definitely made him grow up a bit looking more and more like a little boy and less like my little baby. When we got home Saturday evening Connor decided to walk all by himself all around the house. He'd started taking his first steps about 2 weeks ago, but now he's walking with much more confidence and for longer periods of time. His world is certainly starting to change!

1st Birthday...in Alaska!

So, we cheated just a little bit. Connor had a Birthday Party a week early, so my parents could be a part of his special day. Connor loved it! You can see the cake I made him wasn't all that small and instead making a mess more than eating the cake....Connor ate most of it! My mom and her friend, Marine, and I went out to see Mamma Mia afterwards and gave my dad (Grandpa) the task of feeding Connor a bottle, play for a few minutes, and then put him down for bed. Easy right? Well, when we got home from our movie (9:45pm) Connor and Grandpa were still up having a good time. We failed to account for the sugar-high that left Connor with way too much energy to go to bed at his normal time (8:30pm). Thanks dad for being such a trooper and a great Grandpa!

Alaska

After a much anticipated trip to my hometown, Anchorage Alaska, we are finally back home. We had such a wonderful time spending time with family, friends, and the great outdoors! The first week we were there we enjoyed beautiful sunny days and celebrated by taking a little hike up Flat Top, biking the coastal trail (25 miles!), and overlooking the most gorgeous scenery in the entire world at Beluga Point. On top of all our outings we also celebrated my best friend, Hannah's, wedding on 8/8/08. I was her matron of honor and truly was honored to be at her side on such a momentous day for her and her hubby Jonathan.
Unfortunately, Mac had to leave early and get back to work, but Connor and I enjoyed another week with my parents. They were such wonderful hosts to us and we had a hard time leaving. Now, we're back doing the everyday enjoyable things we do as a family! Still getting used to living in Vernal, Utah.